Talent Wave Associates
Sr. Database Engineer
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This role is for a Sr. Database Engineer with a contract length of "unknown," offering a pay rate of "unknown." It requires 7-9 years of database experience, 5+ years of IMS/DB2 expertise, and knowledge of cloud technologies. Location is hybrid.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
960
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🗓️ - Date
January 9, 2026
🕒 - Duration
Unknown
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🏝️ - Location
Hybrid
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📄 - Contract
Unknown
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
Hartford, CT
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#AWS RDS (Amazon Relational Database Service) #AI (Artificial Intelligence) #Computer Science #Databases #Data Architecture #Migration #Monitoring #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #RDS (Amazon Relational Database Service) #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Cloud #Azure SQL #Data Management #Azure #DevOps #Database Migration #ML (Machine Learning) #Database Monitoring #Database Design #Database Architecture #Scala #Database Administration #Disaster Recovery #Leadership #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)"
Role description
Are you ready to lead the transformation of enterprise data management?
Our client is seeking an experienced professional to drive the evolution of their Enterprise Tech Solutions by architecting and maintaining sophisticated database environments. This position is pivotal to managing enterprise data, ensuring high availability, and implementing cutting-edge solutions across hybrid technology landscapes.
Core Responsibilities:
• Guide the modernization of mainframe database architectures, leveraging deep IMS/DB2 expertise alongside emerging cloud and AI technologies.
• Optimize and maintain IMS/DB2 environments focusing on performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Design migration strategies for mainframe databases to cloud platforms and evaluate hybrid cloud-mainframe architectures.
• Support AI integration in database monitoring, error interpretation, and knowledge transfer initiatives.
Required Skills:
• 7-9 years of database/data management experience.
• 5+ years of IMS/DB2 database administration and performance tuning experience.
• Strong understanding of mainframe architecture and z/OS environments.
• Proficiency in database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Knowledge of SQL optimization and database design principles.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with cloud databases (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, etc.).
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and tools.
• Experience with database migration tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of modern data architecture patterns and best practices.
• Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Leadership & Influence:
• Communicate complex database concepts in business-friendly language.
• Lead decisively in ambiguous situations and inspire team collaboration.
Strategic & Business Acumen:
• Determine database architecture strategies and ensure system quality and readiness.
• Utilize data-driven approaches to solve complex database challenges.
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, related STEM field, or equivalent experience plus 6 years of database engineering experience.
At Talent Wave Associates, we connect outstanding talent with exceptional opportunities. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, people-first recruiting experience. Ready to ride the wave of opportunity? Apply today!
#26-00009
Are you ready to lead the transformation of enterprise data management?
Our client is seeking an experienced professional to drive the evolution of their Enterprise Tech Solutions by architecting and maintaining sophisticated database environments. This position is pivotal to managing enterprise data, ensuring high availability, and implementing cutting-edge solutions across hybrid technology landscapes.
Core Responsibilities:
• Guide the modernization of mainframe database architectures, leveraging deep IMS/DB2 expertise alongside emerging cloud and AI technologies.
• Optimize and maintain IMS/DB2 environments focusing on performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Design migration strategies for mainframe databases to cloud platforms and evaluate hybrid cloud-mainframe architectures.
• Support AI integration in database monitoring, error interpretation, and knowledge transfer initiatives.
Required Skills:
• 7-9 years of database/data management experience.
• 5+ years of IMS/DB2 database administration and performance tuning experience.
• Strong understanding of mainframe architecture and z/OS environments.
• Proficiency in database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Knowledge of SQL optimization and database design principles.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with cloud databases (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, etc.).
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and tools.
• Experience with database migration tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of modern data architecture patterns and best practices.
• Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Leadership & Influence:
• Communicate complex database concepts in business-friendly language.
• Lead decisively in ambiguous situations and inspire team collaboration.
Strategic & Business Acumen:
• Determine database architecture strategies and ensure system quality and readiness.
• Utilize data-driven approaches to solve complex database challenges.
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, related STEM field, or equivalent experience plus 6 years of database engineering experience.
At Talent Wave Associates, we connect outstanding talent with exceptional opportunities. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, people-first recruiting experience. Ready to ride the wave of opportunity? Apply today!
#26-00009
